Cannington Paste Fill System - Achieving Demand Capacity
- Organization:
- The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Pages:
- 8
- File Size:
- 222 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2000
Abstract
The paste fill system at BHP CanningtonÆs underground silver-lead-zinc mine is described. The first of its type in Australia, the paste fill system has been operational since December 1997. Key technical and operational learnings since the first underground stope was filled are presented. Issues addressed include plant performance, pipe wear and failure, automatic control, rheology and in situ performance.
Citation
APA: (2000) Cannington Paste Fill System - Achieving Demand Capacity
MLA: Cannington Paste Fill System - Achieving Demand Capacity. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2000.